The latest addition to Istanbul’s luxury hotel roster has made its debut with the soft opening of Aliée Istanbul. Located on the city’s iconic Golden Horn, the property—a member of the Paris Society Collection—will make its full debut in September.

Peter Sommer Travels has announced its new Exploring Istanbul tour for 2026. Accompanied by an expert guide, travellers will get up close with mosques, palaces and fortifications, plus other lesser-known wonders.

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts has revealed it will add a new resort in Bodrum, Türkiye to its bespoke collection of properties in 2026. The 12th gem of the Jeweler’s Hospitality stable, the new resort will follow the brand’s latest openings in Rome and Tokyo in 2023 and upcoming projects in Miami Beach and the Maldives in 2026.